South Korea’s President Roh Moo-hyun has been forced to step down after being impeached by parliament, ostensibly for breaking election rules ahead of next month’s general election. The move has proven extremely divisive and will increase political instability0

In an astonishing public confession, South Korea’s President Roh Moo-hyun says he has lost confidence in doing his job. Apart from causing turmoil in the South, the development may hinder efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear programme0